I love how your book reviews are so insightful and detailed even when you haven't read the whole book. When people asked me about a book all I have to offer is usually "Yea, it was good"
it’s a shame you didn’t finish the kelly link book, because the last story in it, “skinder’s veil,” is IMO one of her best. even if you didn’t love the other stories i would recommend reading that one for sure!
Totally feel you on your DNFilosophy! Though I also don't tend to DNF super frequently, at least in part because I often juggle books and it can be really easy to confuse "I haven't picked this book up in a while" with "I'm actively putting this aside". My last two DNFs were both from me not realizing that I am currently in my Fiction Era -- _Theory of the Gimmick_ by Sianne Ngai is SO interesting, but was way more dense than I was expecting when I picked it up. And _Essential Essays, Vol. 1, Foundations of Cultural Studies_ by Stuart Hall was similarly just too heavy for my brain rn (it also falls into what I mentioned above -- it's sitting in my Active Reading pile but I don't think I've picked it up in... a month? two?). I do, however, 100% truly intend to get back to these books when my spirit decides that it's Theory Time again.
I’ve read a lot of Ann Patchett’s work (Magician’s Assistant, State of Wonder, Commonwealth, Tom Lake) and Dutch House was the hardest to get through. I only finished by listening to Tom Hanks read the audiobook 😂 You should definitely try Commonwealth!
Hey Mauve! Always love a book video, and this one in particular was encouraging as lately I've been DNFing more books than usual. Hearing about other people's experiences and reasons for DNFing takes away some of the pressure that is sometimes related to reading. 😊
I’m reading “Either/Or”, from one of your other book videos, and I really like it! About 230 pages in. I enjoy all the observations of the main character and the way it’s written. Good stuff so far!
Also have you tried any T. Kingfisher? I love her fairy tales. The settings feel nostalgic and authentic but the vibes are more contemporary (read: the women have agency)
My recent DNFs are The Argonauts and Bliss Montage both in audiobook format. The Argonauts caught me off guard as I didn't realize is was kind of an autobiography and narrated by the author. The prose started out in such a jarring way I immediately couldn't follow along in audio. I'll pick it up in print. Bliss Montage.- I read the first two stories. I liked the premise behind Los Angeles that the ex gf is held forever responsible for the men she's dated, including the abusive ex. In audio format, the husband's 'voice'' was done so well: clanging ice cubes in a whiskey glass. The ending fell so flat, though. Oranges had an even more lackluster ending, but in a way, worked for , what I think the theme is, following your exes' lives after breakup Needing to know and tell others what you know, but those others wonder why you're involved anymore. I thought it a comment on social media. But again, the ending wad a nothing burger.
Yes -- The Argonauts is super special! Definitely think it will be better for you in print. Also thanks for mentioning the husband's voice here. I never would have known that otherwise -- so interesting!!
I’m not surprised you DNFed the Dutch house. I did finish it and I liked it but I had to push through. It wasn’t really about anything? More of a Bildungsroman, but great character development as you say
Hey Mauve! I love your book recommendations. Have you ever read anything by Josephine Rowe? Her short stories are stunning (some of Tarcutta Wake is available on Google Books as a preview), and her novel A Loving, Faithful Animal is one of my faves. I think you might like her!
What are the chances that the first book on your list was Bliss Montage - the last book i finished! I didnt enjoy it as much as Severance and know what you mean about the stories feeling incomplete. I've set myself an arbitrary goal of reading 100 books this year so where i might have otherwise given up on this one i soldiered through. Really enjoy cosy ASMR book content like this and hope to see more reviews and recommendations from you!
DNFing gives me FOMO because I'm like.. what if they get good though... And sometimes they do! I read a book recently that I hated until the middle and then started liking it. Sometimes I skim the rest instead
That's a really good idea! The thing is I don't like listening to audio books because I have a really hard time paying attention / retaining information aurally -- but I may have to try this tactic anyway!
Glad it’s not just me who won’t force themselves through a book that doesn’t bring enjoyment.
Dude I love a DNF video. Makes other people feel less bad about not finishing a shite booke
Totally! If you're not connecting with a book, then you're not its ideal reader 💜
I like the concept of dnf! It’s a different take to book hauls which I also love too 😃
I love how your book reviews are so insightful and detailed even when you haven't read the whole book. When people asked me about a book all I have to offer is usually "Yea, it was good"
it’s a shame you didn’t finish the kelly link book, because the last story in it, “skinder’s veil,” is IMO one of her best. even if you didn’t love the other stories i would recommend reading that one for sure!
I'll check it out sometime if I'm feeling energetic about it! I still really love her as a writer but this one was just not doing it for me 😅
Totally feel you on your DNFilosophy! Though I also don't tend to DNF super frequently, at least in part because I often juggle books and it can be really easy to confuse "I haven't picked this book up in a while" with "I'm actively putting this aside".
My last two DNFs were both from me not realizing that I am currently in my Fiction Era -- _Theory of the Gimmick_ by Sianne Ngai is SO interesting, but was way more dense than I was expecting when I picked it up. And _Essential Essays, Vol. 1, Foundations of Cultural Studies_ by Stuart Hall was similarly just too heavy for my brain rn (it also falls into what I mentioned above -- it's sitting in my Active Reading pile but I don't think I've picked it up in... a month? two?). I do, however, 100% truly intend to get back to these books when my spirit decides that it's Theory Time again.
I’ve read a lot of Ann Patchett’s work (Magician’s Assistant, State of Wonder, Commonwealth, Tom Lake) and Dutch House was the hardest to get through. I only finished by listening to Tom Hanks read the audiobook 😂 You should definitely try Commonwealth!
the audiobook also helped me!!
Your videos every Monday is what makes Monday’s enjoyable 🤍 MAUVE MONDAYYY
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The way that you slip from soft speaking to whispering makes this so much more relaxing 😴
Hey Mauve! Always love a book video, and this one in particular was encouraging as lately I've been DNFing more books than usual. Hearing about other people's experiences and reasons for DNFing takes away some of the pressure that is sometimes related to reading. 😊
Me too! I've been reading a fair amount lately but haven't really been finishing anything 😅
I’m reading “Either/Or”, from one of your other book videos, and I really like it! About 230 pages in. I enjoy all the observations of the main character and the way it’s written. Good stuff so far!
i’m reading that too right now!
@@hyacinthannah what do you think of it? I like it a lot! Selin is interesting 😄and sometimes very funny
I am obsessed with Selin, I love her so freaking much
Also have you tried any T. Kingfisher? I love her fairy tales. The settings feel nostalgic and authentic but the vibes are more contemporary (read: the women have agency)
Yaaaay, it's Mauve Monday! I hate when I DNF books, but it does happen. Thank you for sharing!
My recent DNFs are The Argonauts and Bliss Montage both in audiobook format.
The Argonauts caught me off guard as I didn't realize is was kind of an autobiography and narrated by the author. The prose started out in such a jarring way I immediately couldn't follow along in audio. I'll pick it up in print.
Bliss Montage.- I read the first two stories. I liked the premise behind Los Angeles that the ex gf is held forever responsible for the men she's dated, including the abusive ex. In audio format, the husband's 'voice'' was done so well: clanging ice cubes in a whiskey glass. The ending fell so flat, though. Oranges had an even more lackluster ending, but in a way, worked for , what I think the theme is, following your exes' lives after breakup Needing to know and tell others what you know, but those others wonder why you're involved anymore. I thought it a comment on social media. But again, the ending wad a nothing burger.
Yes -- The Argonauts is super special! Definitely think it will be better for you in print. Also thanks for mentioning the husband's voice here. I never would have known that otherwise -- so interesting!!
I’m not surprised you DNFed the Dutch house. I did finish it and I liked it but I had to push through. It wasn’t really about anything? More of a Bildungsroman, but great character development as you say
Hey Mauve! I love your book recommendations. Have you ever read anything by Josephine Rowe? Her short stories are stunning (some of Tarcutta Wake is available on Google Books as a preview), and her novel A Loving, Faithful Animal is one of my faves. I think you might like her!
I also DNF'd white cat black dog this summer 😫 which I was disappointed about only because I love the cover so much LOL
What are the chances that the first book on your list was Bliss Montage - the last book i finished! I didnt enjoy it as much as Severance and know what you mean about the stories feeling incomplete. I've set myself an arbitrary goal of reading 100 books this year so where i might have otherwise given up on this one i soldiered through.
Really enjoy cosy ASMR book content like this and hope to see more reviews and recommendations from you!
Whoa -- 100 books! Any particularly good ones from this year that I should add to my list?
I love hearing dnfs it makes me feel less guilty about the ones I dnf 😅
I also couldn’t finish Sharks in the Time of Saviors. I wanted to like it so bad.
Same!! I wanted to love it
DNFing gives me FOMO because I'm like.. what if they get good though... And sometimes they do! I read a book recently that I hated until the middle and then started liking it. Sometimes I skim the rest instead
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Happy Monday to you too! 💜
I loved Orlando but it was trippy at times. Maybe try it on audio? Maybe a different format will help you connect with it better.
That's a really good idea! The thing is I don't like listening to audio books because I have a really hard time paying attention / retaining information aurally -- but I may have to try this tactic anyway!
@@MauveASMR you can always read and listen at the same time. It may make it more immersive.
Do you have any interest in beta reading? Would love your opinion!
What's beta reading?
@@MauveASMR it’s reading an unreleased work (novel, in my case) and giving feedback on plot, pacing, etc.
Oh cool! I don't have time for that at the moment but I wish you lots of luck with your project!!
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